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How to Assess and Prioritize Risks in the Workplace
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
As a safety manager, you understand that identifying and preparing for risks is crucial to maintaining a safe, productive work environment. Every workplace presents different risks, and organizations prioritize them differently, too. Therefore, having a targeted, detailed approach for your facility is paramount. Learn key tips on how to assess and prioritize risks in the…
Workers Memorial Day
Current Events
If we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means to them, we would receive many different answers. Most of these answers will fit within one of three categories: In this article, we will mention all three of these, but we mainly want to focus on the latter, safety, for…
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for NASP’s Live Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Classes Before They Fill Up!
Live Classes
If you’ve been considering advancing your safety career with NASP’s Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, there’s no better time to act. Our upcoming live classes are filling fast — and if you wait, you may miss your chance to secure the training you need in 2025. These in-person sessions are more than just a learning…
Safety on the Edge: Redefining What a Safety Conference Can Be
Safety Culture
On March 25–26, safety professionals from around the globe gathered at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, for Safety on the Edge—a groundbreaking conference that challenged conventional thinking and sparked meaningful dialogue about the future of workplace safety. Proudly co-sponsored by NASP, this two-day event stood out as a bold reimagining of what a…
CSB Releases Second Volume of Chemical Incident Reports, Highlighting Continued Safety Failures
Compliance
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released a second volume of incident reports detailing 25 serious chemical releases that occurred across 14 states between May 2020 and August 2024. The new report expands on the agency’s efforts to improve transparency by offering detailed accounts of each incident, including probable causes, injuries,…
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How to Assess and Prioritize Risks in the Workplace
04.30.2025 ComplianceAs a safety manager, you understand that identifying and preparing for risks is crucial to maintaining a safe, productive work…
Safety on the Edge: Redefining What a Safety Conference Can Be
04.15.2025 Safety CultureOn March 25–26, safety professionals from around the globe gathered at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, for Safety…
CSB Releases Second Volume of Chemical Incident Reports, Highlighting Continued Safety Failures
04.15.2025 ComplianceThe U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released a second volume of incident reports detailing 25 serious…
The Hidden Cost of Burnout: Understanding Its Psychological Toll and How to Address It
04.15.2025 Psychological Health and SafetyBurnout is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a serious psychological threat that’s affecting a growing number of workers across industries.…
Preventing Workplace Motor Vehicle Incidents: A Critical Safety Priority
03.10.2025 Safety CultureMotor vehicle incidents remain one of the leading causes of work-related fatalities across multiple industries. Whether employees are driving for…
Preventing Workplace Bullying: A Critical Step for Employee Well-being
03.10.2025 Psychological Health and SafetyWorkplace bullying is more than just an unpleasant experience—it has real and lasting consequences for employees and their families. A…
Navigating the Challenges of Implementing a Psychological Health and Safety Program at Your Workplace
02.13.2025 Psychological Health and SafetyIn today’s workplaces, Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) is as critical as traditional occupational health and safety. A well-implemented PHS…
EPA Opts Against Regulating Lead Wheel Weights Amid Declining Usage and Low Exposure Risk
02.13.2025 Current EventsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its decision not to regulate the manufacture, processing, or distribution of lead…
AI in Occupational Medicine: Revolutionizing Workplace Health and Safety
02.13.2025 TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board, and occupational medicine is no exception. A recent study published in…
Understanding Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace
01.20.2025 ComplianceWhile the term “psychosocial hazards” might sound complex, it simply refers to aspects of our work environment that can negatively…
OSHA and MSHA Civil Penalty Amounts Increasing by 2.6% on Jan. 15
01.20.2025 ComplianceCivil penalties issued by OSHA and MSHA will rise by about 2.6% on Jan. 15, in accordance with the Federal…
Study Finds Prolonged Sitting Raises Heart Risks—even for Regular Exercisers
01.20.2025 Current EventsThe Sedentary Danger A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows that spending more than 10.6 hours a day sitting,…
